cheese dip

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I have tried just melting cheese in the microwave and using it
on chips. The cheese hardens again. What is a simple cheese
dip to make to keep the cheese soft?

So far the only cheese I have tried is cheddar.

You have to "cut" it with just about anything dairy - milk,
sour cream, yogurt, cottage cheese. Heat your added ingredient
too (and beat out the lumps if you so desire) for the mixing
stage, so they don't shock the hot cheese into a lumpy mess.
Get everything super hot, and blend. You might want to consider
using a double boiler instead of the microwave. You don't need
to run out and buy one, just a big pot and a stainless steel
bowl or "stock pot" that fits inside of it will do the trick.

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I have tried just melting cheese in the microwave and using it on
chips. The cheese hardens again. What is a simple cheese dip to make
to keep the cheese soft?

So far the only cheese I have tried is cheddar.

Velveeta.
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Katra said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Quoted post said:

I have tried just melting cheese in the microwave and using it on
chips. The cheese hardens again. What is a simple cheese dip to
make to keep the cheese soft?

So far the only cheese I have tried is cheddar.

Velveeta.

Lots of people would scoff but yeah, Velveeta. There is also a "nacho
cheese" dip you can buy, I think Frito-Lay makes it. It works.

Jill

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I have tried just melting cheese in the microwave and using it on
chips. The cheese hardens again. What is a simple cheese dip to make
to keep the cheese soft?

So far the only cheese I have tried is cheddar.

Wasn't there a bit of a fad/fashion/whatever in the '70s for a hot dip
made of cheddar cheese baked with mayo? Maybe olives, too. I can sort of
remember it out of the corner of my mind, but not recall it. Anyone
remember that particular dip?

RobtE

My favorite cheese dip is simply to make. 1 lb velveeta, cubed; 1 can chili
without beans, 1 small jar Pace pecante sauce. Mix and heat in microwave,
stirring occusaly until hot. Serve with corn/tortilla chips, unsalted ones
if you can get them. Also good with chips made from pita bread.

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I have tried just melting cheese in the microwave and using it on
chips. The cheese hardens again. What is a simple cheese dip to make
to keep the cheese soft?

So far the only cheese I have tried is cheddar.

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Quoted message said:

I have tried just melting cheese in the microwave and using it on
chips. The cheese hardens again. What is a simple cheese dip to make
to keep the cheese soft?

So far the only cheese I have tried is cheddar.

Wasn't there a bit of a fad/fashion/whatever in the '70s for a hot dip
made of cheddar cheese baked with mayo? Maybe olives, too. I can sort of
remember it out of the corner of my mind, but not recall it. Anyone
remember that particular dip?

I remember shredded cheddar mixed with mayo and green onions spread on
baguette slices and baked. It puffs up. The cheese stays semi-soft and they
are deklish.

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Velveeta.

Velveeta isn't cheese. Velveeta is what you feed your cheese with.

Hal Laurent
Baltimore

When I want real cheese, I order extra sharp cheddar from the Cabot Creamery
in Vermont. IMHO, the best cheddar in the world. It does not make very good
dip though. The texture of cheddar melted in a dip is not very good.

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Velveeta.

Velveeta isn't cheese. Velveeta is what you feed your cheese with.

Hal Laurent
Baltimore

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I have tried just melting cheese in the microwave and using it on
chips. The cheese hardens again. What is a simple cheese dip to make
to keep the cheese soft?

So far the only cheese I have tried is cheddar.

Chile con Queso

2 tbs butter
1 tbs flour
1 cup milk
salt, pepper
1 cup grated cheddar type cheese
couple tbs chopped New Mexico chiles (roasted and peeled; canned or
frozen works)
additional chopped jalapeno

Melt butter, blend in flour and cook for a minute or two. Add milk and
bring to a boil stirring. Add chiles and seasoning. Take off the heat
and add the grated cheese, mixing well. Cook over low heat until
thickened.

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I have tried just melting cheese in the microwave and using it on
chips. The cheese hardens again. What is a simple cheese dip to make
to keep the cheese soft?

So far the only cheese I have tried is cheddar.

2 very good options:

1. Melt some velveeta then start adding a little milk and more cheese and
whatever else strikes your fancy.
2. Make a thin Béchamel and start adding cheese + + +, a little mustard
powder does well here too.

Dimitri

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I have tried just melting cheese in the microwave and using it on
chips. The cheese hardens again. What is a simple cheese dip to make
to keep the cheese soft?

Rotel dip:

Take one block of Velveeta and one can of Rotel tomatoes. Slowly heat
it all together on top of the stove or in the microwave, stirring when
you remember to, until the Velveeta is melted.

Tara

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I have tried just melting cheese in the microwave and using it on
chips. The cheese hardens again. What is a simple cheese dip to make
to keep the cheese soft?

So far the only cheese I have tried is cheddar.

I posted a nacho cheese sauce recipe here a while back.

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When I want real cheese, I order extra sharp cheddar from the Cabot

Creamery

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in Vermont. IMHO, the best cheddar in the world.

I take it you've not had god English dairy cheddar then.

',;~P

Shaun aRe

Have you tried making a white sauce?? After you make the white sauce,
grate the cheese in it, stir till melted, do not bring to a boil
again.

I usually make a cheese sauce this way, and it works pretty well.

Rosie

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"Anon" <[email hidden]> wrote...

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When I want real cheese,

Ooooohhh....Anon likes *real* cheese.

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I order extra sharp cheddar from the <NAMEDROP> Cabot
Creamery in Vermont. </NAMEDROP> IMHO,

Something tells me the word 'humble' has never been in the
same time zone as your opinion.

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the best cheddar in the world.

Sez you.

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I take it you've not had god English dairy cheddar then.

Return volley duly noted.

followups:alt.cheese.snob.blowhards

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RobtE said:

Quoted message said:

I have tried just melting cheese in the microwave and using it on
chips. The cheese hardens again. What is a simple cheese dip to make
to keep the cheese soft?

So far the only cheese I have tried is cheddar.

Wasn't there a bit of a fad/fashion/whatever in the '70s for a hot dip
made of cheddar cheese baked with mayo? Maybe olives, too. I can sort of
remember it out of the corner of my mind, but not recall it. Anyone
remember that particular dip?

RobtE

We were all about nacho cheese dip & tacos in the 70s - don't remember
anything like what you describe. I've had a cream cheese/jalapeno hot
dip lately....

N.

Hal Laurent said:

Velveeta isn't cheese. Velveeta is what you feed your cheese with.

Absolutely. Read the label. It says "cheese food product".

So if I ever move out into the country and buy a cheese
ranch, I know that the baby cheese wheels get fed bales
of Velveeta. ;^)

Cute-poet-chick makes something she calls "snappy cheese" -- grated
sharp cheddar (maybe a half pound?), a bit of mayo (just enough to
moisten), a tiny bit (less than a teaspoon) of grated onion, and some
Tabasco. Let it sit in the fridge for a while, and then as weird as it
sounds, it's delicious. I love it on Triscuits or Fritos scoops.

serene